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AgriStability — Federal Administration

Support for large farming income declines

Offered by
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Official source: agriculture.canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Producers who derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
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Overview

AgriStability is a Business Risk Management program that protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income. It supports producers facing production loss, increased costs, market conditions, and, beginning with the 2026 program year, pasture-related feed costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$6,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-financial cooperative

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

AgriStability filing instructions updated

The AgriStability how-to-apply page now requires CRA-certified software that supports AgriStability and AgriInvest forms for electronic filing.

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The AgriStability how-to-apply instructions now say filers must use CRA-certified software that supports AgriStability and AgriInvest (ASAI) forms for electronic filing. This update appears on the AgriStability: 3. How to apply page and affects the submission process for participants filing through CRA electronic services.

Official source: agriculture.canada.ca
October 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Producers who derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
  • Producers who carry on the business of farming in Canada and report farming income or loss for income tax purposes.
  • Estates that meet the program’s eligibility requirements.

Eligible expenses

  • Pasture-related feed costs beginning with the 2026 program year.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Farming activities outside of Canada.
  • Aquaculture, peat moss, cannabis except industrial hemp, operation of a wild game reserve, and hunt farms unless permitted by law.
  • Forestry products, racehorses, wild animals in their natural environment, and resale of products that do not stem from the farm business.
  • Resales of purchased commodities and inputs.
  • Non-allowable expenses such as advertising and marketing costs, agricultural contract work, building and fence repairs, capital cost allowance, gravel, interest, land clearing and draining, legal and accounting fees, licences or permits, machinery lease or rental, machinery repair, membership or subscription fees, motor vehicle expenses, office expenses, property taxes, quota rental, rental of land, buildings or pasture, small tools, soil testing, and telephone.

How to apply

  • Return the New and rejoining participant information form to enrol in AgriStability for the 2026 program year.
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Documents Needed

  • New and rejoining participant information form

Processing and Agreement

  • Once we receive your completed form, you will receive an Interim Calculation of Program Benefits Notice showing how your benefit was calculated.

Additional information

  • Use your computer: the form may not open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones).
  • Make sure you have Adobe Reader 11 (or higher) already installed on your computer.

Contacts

agristability@scic.ca
1-866-367-8506

Official sources

Agri Stability: 1. What this program offers

Program guide

2022 corporation co operative special individual harmonized guide2023 agristability and agriinvest program corporation co operative and special individual harmonized2024 Agri Stability Coverage Notice Intended Productive Capacity Information

Application form

2024 Agri Stability Tax-Aligned Reference Margin Consent Form2026 Agri Stability Coverage Notice Intended Productive Capacity Information Form2026 Agri Stability Interim Payment Application Form2027 Agri Stability Interim Payment Application FormAgri Stability - 2022 Statement A - Corporation/Co-operative and Special Individual

Application portal

Agri Stability Direct Deposit Registration FormMy AAFC Account - Online services for Agri Invest and Agri Stability

Supporting document

2026 Agri Stability Interim Application Schedule 1 - Additional Information2026 Agri Stability Interim Application Schedule 2 - Worksheet for 2025 Reference Margin2026 Agri Stability Tax-Aligned Reference Margin Consent Form2027 Agri Stability Interim Application Schedule 1 - Additional Information2027 Agri Stability Interim Application Schedule 2 - Worksheet for 2026 Reference Margin
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Federal Administration Program

What is the AgriStability — Federal Administration?

AgriStability is a Business Risk Management program that protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income. It supports producers facing production loss, increased costs, market conditions, and, beginning with the 2026 program year, pasture-related feed costs.

How much funding can be received?

AgriStability — Federal Administration Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the AgriStability — Federal Administration program?

To be eligible for the AgriStability — Federal Administration program, you must: The applicant must derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities. The applicant must carry on the business of farming in Canada and report farming income or loss for income tax purposes. The applicant must have completed six consecutive months of farming activity, completed a production cycle, and submitted the required information by the deadlines.

What expenses are eligible under AgriStability — Federal Administration?

Pasture-related feed costs beginning with the 2026 program year.

Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability — Federal Administration?

You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at agristability@scic.ca or by phone at 1-866-367-8506.

Where is the AgriStability — Federal Administration available?

The AgriStability — Federal Administration program is available across Canada.

Is the AgriStability — Federal Administration a grant, loan, or tax credit?

AgriStability — Federal Administration is a Grant and Funding